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Up in Arms is a multimedia project that removes the boundaries between process and product, utilizing performance, visual art, and social practice. Created by Anna Maria Nabirye and Annie Saunders, participants are invited, two at a time, to re-embody and re-create the iconic 1971 portrait of activists and friends Dorothy Pitman-Hughes and Gloria Steinem. In doing so, the artists create a space for meaningful dialogue around racism, feminism, and friendship.
A new publication, conceived as a handbook for intersectional collaboration, is currently in process and due to be published in 2026. A rich compendium of images, conversations, archival material and special contributions will guide readers in exploring questions around friendship, anti-racism and feminism. Part art book, part field guide, the publication is a resource that will document techniques and methods applied in the social practice element of the project, providing readers with the tools for their own social circles and beyond.
Up In Arms is represented by Artsadmin please contact Nicky Childs at nicky@nickychilds.com for bookings and project information.



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We are currently raising funds to support our work in 2025 in creating the Up In Arms book part art book-part resource-part field guide.